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Why Your Resume Gets Rejected: The 6-Second ATS Rule Explained
Learn why most resumes fail ATS scans and how to fix it in minutes.
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Estimated reading time: 4
The 6-Second ATS Rule (2026)
Recruiters spend 6 seconds or less on a resume — ATS filters even faster.
Why ATS Rejects Your Resume
- Wrong keywords
- Complex formatting
- Images, tables, columns
- Generic summaries
The ATS Fix Checklist
- Simple single-column format
- JD-matched keywords
- Skills above education
- Quantified project impact
Resume Structure That Works
- Summary
- Skills
- Projects
- Internships
- Education
Learning Resources
- ATS Checker → https://www.jobscan.co/
- Resume Guide → https://www.resume.io/
Read time: ~4 minutes
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